Animals

Taste Education helps Edible Insects Attract Consumers

Taste education helps shift eaters from seeing insects as a “pest” to “potential” in sustainable food and agricultural systems.

A Future in Farming: An Interview with World Food Prize Youth Institute Participant Melissa Garcia

Inspired by experiences at the World Food Prize’s Iowa Youth Institute, Melissa Garcia pursues a path in agriculture.

In Cages and Pastures: Sonia Faruqi’s New Book Takes a Closer Look at Animal Agriculture

Sonia Farqui’s new book takes a deeper look into animal agriculture and what it means for people and the planet.

20 organizzazioni che si battono per un uso più responsabile degli antibiotici in agricoltura

L’uso di antibiotici per l’allevamento e l’agricoltura può essere più dannoso di quanto si pensi: ecco 20 organizzazioni che si stanno impegnando contro di esso

The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey: A Look at Agriculture’s Past as a Blueprint for the Future

Food Tank speaks with Alan Guebert and Gracie Foxwell about their new book, The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey.

5 Key Ways to Help Pollinators

Here are five ways individuals can help protect the bees.

Agroforestry in Colombia: An Interview with Irene Montes Londoño

Food Tank discusses agroecology with Colombian family farmer and soon-to-be Yale scholar.

20 Organizations Advocating for More Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Agriculture

These organizations are working to restrict the irresponsible use of antibiotics in agriculture.

Harvesting the Research: Farmer Education Can Reduce Pesticide Use

Professor Jules Pretty discusses the importance of farmer education and building social capital.

Factory Farms, Avian Flu, and You

Due to the avian flu outbreak that has affected much of the nation’s egg supply, the U.S. will start importing this popular protein source from overseas.

101 fatti che ci rendono ottimisti sul futuro del cibo

Le 101 storie di persone, organizzazioni e attività chef anno ben sperare nel futuro sostenibile del cibo

Eating Your Way to Advocacy, One Fish at a Time

Through seafood choices and beyond, the meals in front of most Americans have the potential for some level of advocacy. What’s your plate’s superpower?

Transforming Food Systems with Agroecology

Agroecology course at UCSC uses immersive interactive learning to examine the history and prospects of the movement.

Harvesting the Research: Insect Pollination Maintains High Yields with Lower Nitrogen Inputs

Giovanni Tamburini discusses the interaction of ecosystem services in contributing to agricultural productivity.

Harvesting the Research: Valuing Ecosystem Services to Offset Global Costs of Agriculture

Dr. Harpinder Sandhu discusses the value of ecosystem services on a global scale.

Top Five Takeaways from the White House Pollinator Health Task Force Announcement

Five takeaways from The White House Pollinator Health Task Force’s federal strategy plan to protect bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

California Farmers Use Carbon Sequestration to Reverse Climate Change

Farmers in California are using carbon sequestration to improve soil health, diversify plant life, and reverse climate change.

Japanese Eels Face an Uncertain Future

The Japanese eel is on the edge of extinction. Issues of science and politics will determine if they survive.

“Together-We-Can”: How India’s Banni Buffalo Support Pastoral Activism

The Breeders’ Association facilitated collaboration with buffalo breeders and scientists to secure national breed recognition for the Banni Buffalo.

European Eels on the Slippery Slope of Survival

The European eel is on the critically endangered list. The UK’s Sustainable Eel Group is working hard to ensure they survive.

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